{"id":13,"date":"2026-08-14T15:17:50","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T15:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flytorelocation.com\/au\/bringing-pets-to-australia-cats-dogs\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T06:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T06:29:37","slug":"bringing-pets-to-australia-cats-dogs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flytorelocation.com\/au\/bringing-pets-to-australia-cats-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing Your Pets to Australia (2026): Cats &#038; Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flyto-article\">\n<p>Australia runs one of the strictest biosecurity regimes on earth, and cats and dogs are no exception: every eligible pet needs a valid biosecurity import permit, a rabies vaccination and passed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/rabies-neutralising-antibody\">RNATT titre test<\/a> (result of <strong>0.5 IU\/ml or more<\/strong>), a <strong>180-day<\/strong> rabies-waiting period, and a minimum <strong>10-day<\/strong> stay in mandatory post-entry quarantine at the government facility at Mickleham, Victoria. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) advises allowing <strong>at least 6 months<\/strong> to complete the process, and the permit application alone carries a <strong>$130<\/strong> charge plus assessment fees (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\">DAFF \u2013 Bringing cats and dogs to Australia<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/permit\">DAFF \u2013 Import permits<\/a>). This guide walks through every step for moving a cat or dog <strong>to or from Australia<\/strong>, whether you are relocating from Europe, Asia, the USA or elsewhere.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"flyto-article-img\" style=\"margin:26px 0;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(15,15,15,.3);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flyto-wp-uploads.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/03182801\/FLYTO-Muutto-Kuvaaja-Nuuti-Paananen-1-1_2_11zon-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Flyto Relocation international moving\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Start at least 6 months ahead.<\/strong> The RNATT-triggered 180-day rabies waiting period alone sets your earliest possible arrival date, so the timeline is driven by biology, not paperwork (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/rabies-neutralising-antibody\">DAFF \u2013 RNATT<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your requirements depend on your departure country&#8217;s &quot;group&quot;.<\/strong> DAFF classifies approved countries into Group 1, 2 and 3; non-approved countries have no direct pathway (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/step-by-step-guides\">DAFF \u2013 step-by-step guides<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>A biosecurity import permit is mandatory<\/strong> for Group 2 and 3 pets, obtained through the BICON system; permits are valid for 12 months or until the RNATT expires (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/permit\">DAFF \u2013 Import permits<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rabies vaccination + RNATT titre \u2265 0.5 IU\/ml<\/strong> is required, with a <strong>180-day<\/strong> wait measured from when the testing laboratory receives the blood sample (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/rabies-neutralising-antibody\">DAFF \u2013 RNATT<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Post-entry quarantine at Mickleham is compulsory<\/strong> for pets from Group 2 and 3 countries \u2014 a minimum of <strong>10 days<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/quarantine-facilities-and-fees\/our-facility\">DAFF \u2013 Our facility<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some breeds cannot enter at all.<\/strong> Several dog breeds are prohibited under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abf.gov.au\/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing\/importing\/how-to-import\/types-of-imports\/importing-animals\">ABF \u2013 Importing animals<\/a>), and non-domestic cat hybrids \u2014 including <strong>Bengal cats from 1 March 2026<\/strong> \u2014 are barred under the environment portfolio&#8217;s EPBC Act rules (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcceew.gov.au\/about\/news\/new-policy-for-importing-bengal-cats\">DCCEEW \u2013 New policy for importing Bengal cats<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rules change; verify before you ship.<\/strong> Always confirm current conditions, fees and forms in BICON and on the DAFF site before booking anything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>1. Check your pet \u2014 and your departure country \u2014 are eligible<\/h2>\n<p>Before spending a cent, confirm two things.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is your animal an eligible species and breed?<\/strong> Australia only permits domestic cats and dogs. Under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, several dog breeds are banned outright: the <strong>dogo Argentino, fila Brasileiro, Japanese tosa, American pit bull terrier (pit bull terrier)<\/strong> and <strong>Perro de Presa Canario (Presa Canario)<\/strong>, along with any dog crossed with a non-domestic species (such as a wolf) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abf.gov.au\/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing\/importing\/how-to-import\/types-of-imports\/importing-animals\">ABF \u2013 Importing animals<\/a>). On the cat side, non-domestic hybrids such as Savannah, Safari and Chausie are not permitted, and \u2014 under a policy administered through the environment portfolio&#8217;s EPBC Act \u2014 <strong>Bengal cats are no longer allowed to enter Australia as of 1 March 2026<\/strong> (the former &quot;5th generation&quot; exemption was revoked; eligible Bengals had to be in Australia before 28 February 2026) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcceew.gov.au\/about\/news\/new-policy-for-importing-bengal-cats\">DCCEEW \u2013 New policy for importing Bengal cats<\/a>). Mixed-breed dogs may be refused if they display features of a prohibited breed, so pedigree documentation matters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which country group are you leaving from?<\/strong> DAFF sorts approved countries into three groups, and each has its own step-by-step guide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Group 1<\/strong> \u2014 New Zealand, Norfolk Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Pets face the simplest pathway and, importantly, <strong>do not undergo post-entry quarantine<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/step-by-step-guides\/category-1-new-zealand\">DAFF \u2013 New Zealand guide<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group 2<\/strong> \u2014 rabies-free or well-controlled approved countries (for example Singapore, Japan and Fiji). An import permit, the full veterinary preparation and quarantine on arrival all apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group 3<\/strong> \u2014 approved countries where rabies is present but controlled, such as the <strong>USA, Canada, the UK, EU member states, South Korea and Hong Kong<\/strong>. These have the most demanding rabies requirements, including the 180-day waiting period (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/step-by-step-guides\/category-3-step-by-step-guide-for-dogs\">DAFF \u2013 Group 3 dog guide<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your departure country is <strong>not on the approved list<\/strong>, there is no direct route: your pet must first live in an approved country and meet that country&#8217;s conditions before travelling on to Australia. Always read the specific guide for your exact country and animal.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Microchip and rabies vaccination<\/h2>\n<p>Every step in the process is tied to your pet&#8217;s <strong>microchip<\/strong>, which must be a scannable ISO-compatible chip read at each veterinary appointment. Have it implanted and confirmed before anything else, because a chip that cannot be read invalidates the paperwork built on top of it.<\/p>\n<p>Next comes rabies. Your pet must be vaccinated with an <strong>approved rabies vaccine<\/strong> administered by a government-authorised veterinarian. The <strong>minimum age for the first rabies vaccination is 90 days<\/strong>, and multi-year vaccines (e.g. those valid for three years) are acceptable if given per the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/rabies-neutralising-antibody\">DAFF \u2013 RNATT<\/a>). The vaccination must be current at the time of export. Book this early \u2014 everything downstream depends on it.<\/p>\n<h2>3. The RNATT titre test and the 180-day wait<\/h2>\n<p>This is the single biggest driver of your timeline. After vaccination, your vet draws a blood sample for the <strong>Rabies Neutralising Antibody Titre Test (RNATT)<\/strong>. DAFF advises <strong>waiting 3 to 4 weeks after vaccination<\/strong> before drawing blood, so the antibody response has time to build.<\/p>\n<p>Two numbers matter:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The result must be <strong>0.5 IU\/ml or above<\/strong>. A result below 0.5 IU\/ml is not acceptable and the process must be repeated (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/rabies-neutralising-antibody\">DAFF \u2013 RNATT<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>A passed RNATT is <strong>valid for 12 months (365 days)<\/strong> from the date the blood sample was collected. Your pet must arrive in Australia before it expires, or the whole test cycle has to be redone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>Group 3<\/strong> countries, the <strong>180-day waiting period<\/strong> is calculated from the date the testing laboratory <strong>receives<\/strong> the blood sample \u2014 not the date of the draw. This is a rabies safety window, not quarantine: your pet lives normally with you during those six months. It exists because a cat or dog can carry rabies without showing signs for up to 180 days (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/rabies-neutralising-antibody\">DAFF \u2013 RNATT<\/a>). In practice, the earliest your pet can fly is 180 days after the lab logs the sample, and no later than 365 days after it was drawn \u2014 a tight window that rewards careful scheduling.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Apply for the biosecurity import permit (BICON)<\/h2>\n<p>Once your pet can realistically meet all conditions, apply for an import permit through DAFF&#8217;s <strong>Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON)<\/strong> \u2014 you will need to register an account first (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/permit\">DAFF \u2013 Import permits<\/a>).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>$130 application charge<\/strong> applies, plus an initial assessment fee paid upfront and a <strong>$40 per quarter-hour<\/strong> fee if assessment runs long (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/import\/online-services\/bicon\/fees-import-permits\">DAFF \u2013 Charges for import permits<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Most permits take <strong>10 to 20 business days<\/strong> to assess.<\/li>\n<li>A permit is valid for <strong>12 months, or until the RNATT expires, whichever comes first<\/strong>. You can request a start date up to 6 months in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do not book flights or the quarantine reservation until you understand your permit&#8217;s exact conditions \u2014 they specify the precise treatments and certification your pet needs.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Parasite treatments and the pre-export vet checks<\/h2>\n<p>In the weeks before travel, a government-authorised vet carries out a strict schedule of parasite treatments. The exact requirements \u2014 including the precise timing of each dose \u2014 are set in <strong>your permit and health certificate<\/strong>, but as a general guide (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/step-by-step-guides\/parasite-treatment\">DAFF \u2013 Parasite treatment<\/a>):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Internal parasites:<\/strong> two treatments effective against nematodes and cestodes, given <strong>14 days apart<\/strong>, with the second dose falling inside a set window shortly before export. Follow the exact interval stated in your own permit rather than a generic figure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>External parasites (ticks and fleas):<\/strong> treatment with a registered topical product, continued right up to export. Cats are typically treated from at least <strong>21 days<\/strong> before travel and dogs from at least <strong>30 days<\/strong> before, with ongoing checks. <strong>Tick collars are not accepted<\/strong>, because they can be removed or fail in bad weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Products must be registered for the species in the country of export. Miss or mistime a treatment and the pet can be refused loading or held longer in quarantine.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Health certification and booking quarantine<\/h2>\n<p>Close to departure, a government-authorised veterinarian completes the official <strong>health certificate<\/strong> (and any accompanying declarations) verifying that every condition in your permit has been met, that the microchip scans, and that your pet is fit to travel. This is meticulous work \u2014 a single missing signature or date can derail the export.<\/p>\n<p>You (or your pet-transport agent) must also <strong>reserve a place at the Mickleham quarantine facility<\/strong> in advance, as space is limited and arrivals are scheduled. Note that you can only book quarantine once you hold your import permit, and part of the fee is payable at booking. Pets travel to Australia as <strong>manifested air cargo<\/strong> in IATA-compliant crates, not in the cabin.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Arrival and quarantine at Mickleham<\/h2>\n<p>All cats and dogs from <strong>Group 2 and Group 3 countries<\/strong> must complete mandatory post-entry quarantine at the government&#8217;s <strong>Post Entry Quarantine (PEQ) facility at Mickleham, Victoria<\/strong>, near Melbourne \u2014 the only facility of its kind for cats and dogs, and the sole permitted arrival airport is Melbourne (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/quarantine-facilities-and-fees\/our-facility\">DAFF \u2013 Our facility<\/a>).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>minimum stay is 10 days<\/strong>, extendable if health or paperwork issues arise.<\/li>\n<li>Pets are housed individually and monitored by trained staff during daytime hours; owner visits are not permitted during the stay.<\/li>\n<li>The base cost of a standard 10-day stay is roughly <strong>AUD 1,880<\/strong> \u2014 made up of a non-refundable reservation fee, a one-off importation\/document charge and daily accommodation \u2014 with extra charges for longer stays, additional parasite treatments, veterinary care and out-of-hours arrivals. Because these figures are set on a cost-recovery basis and reviewed periodically, <strong>confirm the current fee schedule with DAFF<\/strong> before you budget (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/quarantine-facilities-and-fees\/fees\">DAFF \u2013 Fees and charges<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On release, you or an authorised person collects your pet with the official DAFF release notice and photo ID. Pets arriving from <strong>Group 1 (New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands)<\/strong> skip quarantine entirely, provided they meet the standard health-certificate conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Taking a cat or dog back FROM Australia<\/h2>\n<p>Relocating out of Australia is a mirror image: <strong>the destination country&#8217;s rules govern<\/strong>, and many demand the same rabies vaccination, titre testing and long lead times. If your pet later <strong>returns to Australia<\/strong>, DAFF treats it as a fresh import \u2014 the applicable conditions depend on which countries it visited, and pets returning from Group 1 New Zealand may re-enter without a permit or quarantine if they meet the standard conditions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/cats-dogs-returning-to-australia\">DAFF \u2013 Cats and dogs returning to Australia<\/a>). Keep every vaccination and test record; it can save months on the return leg.<\/p>\n<h2>How Flyto handles this<\/h2>\n<p>Pet relocation is one of the most stressful and error-prone parts of any international move, and Australia is the hardest corridor of all. Flyto manages pet import and export as part of our single <strong>door-to-door Platinum service<\/strong> \u2014 for overseas moves, Platinum is the only tier we run, precisely because these shipments demand end-to-end control. We coordinate the biosecurity timeline against your household-goods shipment so nothing slips: mapping the 6-month critical path from rabies vaccination and RNATT testing through the BICON permit, parasite schedule, IATA crate, Melbourne air-cargo booking and the Mickleham quarantine reservation. We work <strong>to or from Australia<\/strong> in both directions, liaising with government-authorised vets and accredited pet-transport partners so your cat or dog and your belongings arrive as one coordinated relocation rather than two anxious loose ends.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>How long does the whole process take?<\/strong><br \/>\nAllow <strong>at least 6 months<\/strong>. The 180-day rabies waiting period for Group 3 countries alone sets a hard floor, and the RNATT&#8217;s 12-month validity sets the ceiling (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\">DAFF<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can my pet skip quarantine?<\/strong><br \/>\nOnly pets from <strong>Group 1<\/strong> (New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands) avoid quarantine. Everything from Group 2 and 3 does a <strong>minimum 10 days<\/strong> at Mickleham (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/quarantine-facilities-and-fees\/our-facility\">DAFF \u2013 Our facility<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if my country isn&#8217;t on the approved list?<\/strong><br \/>\nThere is no direct pathway. Your pet must first spend time in an approved country and meet its conditions before travelling on to Australia (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/step-by-step-guides\">DAFF \u2013 step-by-step guides<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does the import permit cost and how long does it take?<\/strong><br \/>\nA <strong>$130<\/strong> application charge plus assessment fees, typically <strong>10\u201320 business days<\/strong> to assess, valid 12 months or until the RNATT expires (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/permit\">DAFF \u2013 Import permits<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>What titre result do I need on the RNATT?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>0.5 IU\/ml or above.<\/strong> Below that is a fail and the test must be repeated after a suitable interval (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/rabies-neutralising-antibody\">DAFF \u2013 RNATT<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are any breeds banned?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. Prohibited dogs include the dogo Argentino, fila Brasileiro, Japanese tosa, American pit bull terrier and Presa Canario (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abf.gov.au\/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing\/importing\/how-to-import\/types-of-imports\/importing-animals\">ABF \u2013 Importing animals<\/a>); non-domestic cat hybrids such as Savannah, Safari and Chausie are barred, and <strong>Bengal cats from 1 March 2026<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcceew.gov.au\/about\/news\/new-policy-for-importing-bengal-cats\">DCCEEW \u2013 New policy for importing Bengal cats<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roughly how much is quarantine?<\/strong><br \/>\nBudget around <strong>AUD 1,880<\/strong> for the standard 10-day stay (reservation fee + importation charge + accommodation), plus extras for longer stays and vet care \u2014 confirm the live schedule with DAFF (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/quarantine-facilities-and-fees\/fees\">DAFF \u2013 Fees<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\">DAFF \u2013 Bringing cats and dogs to Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/step-by-step-guides\">DAFF \u2013 Step-by-step guides to bring your cat or dog to Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/step-by-step-guides\/category-3-step-by-step-guide-for-dogs\">DAFF \u2013 How to bring your dog to Australia from a Group 3 country<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/permit\">DAFF \u2013 Import permits for cats and dogs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/import\/online-services\/bicon\/fees-import-permits\">DAFF \u2013 Charges for import permits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/rabies-neutralising-antibody\">DAFF \u2013 Rabies vaccination and RNATT tests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/step-by-step-guides\/parasite-treatment\">DAFF \u2013 External and internal parasite treatment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/quarantine-facilities-and-fees\/our-facility\">DAFF \u2013 Our facility (Mickleham PEQ)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/quarantine-facilities-and-fees\/fees\">DAFF \u2013 Fees and charges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/cats-dogs-returning-to-australia\">DAFF \u2013 Cats and dogs returning to Australia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/cats-dogs\/how-to-import\/step-by-step-guides\/category-1-new-zealand\">DAFF \u2013 New Zealand (Group 1) guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abf.gov.au\/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing\/importing\/how-to-import\/types-of-imports\/importing-animals\">Australian Border Force \u2013 Importing animals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcceew.gov.au\/about\/news\/new-policy-for-importing-bengal-cats\">DCCEEW \u2013 New policy for importing Bengal cats<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia runs one of the strictest biosecurity regimes on earth, and cats and dogs are no exception: every eligible pet needs a valid biosecurity import permit, a rabies vaccination and passed RNATT titre test (result of 0.5 IU\/ml or more), a 180-day rabies-waiting period, and a minimum 10-day stay in mandatory post-entry quarantine at the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bringing Your Pets to Australia (2026): Cats &#038; 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